Which structure removes excess water and solutes from the kidney's medullary interstitial fluid?
A)distal convoluted tubule
B)collecting duct
C)loop of Henle
D)vasa recta
E)proximal convoluted tubule

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The vasa recta removes excess water and solutes from the kidney's medullary interstitial fluid through countercurrent exchange. The other structures listed are involved in different functions of the nephron.

Which Structure Removes Excess Water and Solutes from the Kidney's